Twenty Five Years
American Dreams Unraveled: Reflections on Twenty-Five Years
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What do you think Washington would say?
Reflecting on what George Washington would say about contemporary laws.
Were he to read the laws we have today.
Speculating on Washington's reaction if he were to read current laws.
Don't drink don't smoke, don't forget to stop
Listing societal restrictions: abstaining from drinking and smoking, emphasizing a need to stop.
He'd spit in the face of the nearest cop
Imagining Washington's disapproval, suggesting defiance against authority.
What happened to this great country of ours
Expressing concern about the state of the country, comparing it unfavorably to its past greatness.
Gamble our lives away casinos and bars
Highlighting societal vices, like gambling in casinos and bars, risking lives.
We've hedged our bets, our lives on the line
Referring to a risky situation, where lives are at stake due to collective choices.
Not just our grandkids now it's yours and mine
Expanding the impact to future generations, emphasizing shared responsibility.
I think that we have gone astray
Expressing a belief that society has deviated from the right path.
Too late tomorrow, maybe too late today
Suggesting that it might be too late to correct course, emphasizing urgency.
I think that we have gone awry
Reiterating a sense that society has gone astray or off course.
Too late to wonder why
Implying that it is too late to question or understand why things have gone wrong.
What do you say Jefferson would think?
Contemplating Thomas Jefferson's opinion on the current state of government.
Were he to smell this governmental stink
Imagining Jefferson's strong reaction to perceived corruption in government.
He'd jump right up, a call to arms
Suggesting that Jefferson would advocate for armed resistance against perceived oppression.
Forget the factories, get back to the farms
Encouraging a return to agrarian roots, away from industrialization.
Revolution every twenty five years
Advocating for periodic revolutions, every twenty-five years, to align laws with the will of the people.
Until the people's will, the laws do adhere
Stressing the importance of laws reflecting the will of the people.
At century's end it was perfectly clear
Pointing out clarity at the end of the century about the need for revolution.
Revolution time again, that's what I fear
Expressing fear of an impending need for revolution.
I think that we have gone astray
Repeating the belief that society has strayed from the right path.
Too late tomorrow, maybe too late today
Reiterating a sense of urgency, suggesting it might be too late to correct the course.
I think that we have gone awry
Reiterating the belief that society has gone awry or off course.
Too late to wonder why
Reiterating the idea that it is too late to question or understand why things went wrong.
I think that we have gone astray
Repeating the belief that society has deviated from the right path.
Too late tomorrow, maybe too late today
Reiterating a sense of urgency, suggesting it might be too late to correct the course.
I think that we have gone awry
Reiterating the belief that society has gone awry or off course.
Too late to wonder why
Reiterating the idea that it is too late to question or understand why things went wrong.
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